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Pioneer Valley Ballet
4.8 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Ballet school in Easthampton, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 4–8 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (413) 527-6363
- Website & schedule pioneervalleyballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–7:15 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“PVB is a wonderful ballet school with exceptional teachers and amazing performance opportunities for all ballet students, welcoming all children from the community to participate.”
“For the pre-professional classes, the training I received at PVB has prepared me for all ballet styles and types of dance I’ve continued onto.”
What families & students say
“Our family has made many joyful memories in the studios and on the stage with PVB.”
“PVB is a wonderful ballet school with exceptional teachers and amazing performance opportunities for all ballet students, welcoming all children from the community to participate.”
From the reviews
Best place for my kids to be. Warmth, structure, creativity and beautiful classes and shows, we’ve been apart of this awesome community for 10 years and will continue for another 5-7 at least.
I danced at PVB since my first show when I was 7 to when I graduated. Any involvement with the teachers and productions are something truly magical to be a part of wether it be auditioning for the Nutcracker or taking weekly classes.
Best place in the Valley for ballet training! The teachers are knowledgeable, extremely patient and kind. It's a very inclusive environment, they welcome dancers of all shapes and sizes. Plus there is the amazing opportunity to participate in performances at the Academy of Music twice a year.
I am a proud alumni of Pioneer Valley Ballet and have nothing but the best to say about this organization. The teachers & staff are truly remarkable and talented, and have given me so many fond memories and life skills, both on and off the stage. Would recommend PVB to anyone interested in ballet - no matter the level.
Adult ballet at Pioneer Valley Ballet
Pioneer Valley Ballet runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Pioneer Valley Ballet
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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